Ancient & Art & Culture 2024 Flashcards
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Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasha?
(c) Madhyama-vyayoga
Madhyama-vyayoga is a one-act play that depicts a story from the Mahabharata, focusing on the reunion of the Pandava brothers.
What is Kavyalankara?
A work on poetics attributed to the scholar Bhamaha.
Kavyalankara explores the ornaments of poetry and is recognized for its disagreements with the Kāvyādarśa by Daṇḍin.
Who is the author of Natyashastra?
Bharata Muni
Natyashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts and is considered the fifth Veda.
What are the themes covered in Bhasa’s plays?
- Love
- Valor
- Duty
- Morality
Bhasa’s characters embody complex human emotions and dilemmas, making his works timeless.
Which significant event marked Bhasa’s rediscovery?
His works were rediscovered in 1912 by Ganapati Shastri.
Thirteen plays were attributed to him, showcasing rich storytelling and mythological themes.
What is the significance of Madhyama-vyayoga?
It focuses on the reunion of Bhima and Ghatotkacha.
This play is one of the notable works attributed to Bhasa.
Who is Patanjali?
A mystic and philosopher in ancient India known for several works, including the Yoga Sutras.
Patanjali is also recognized for the Mahabhashya, a classic work on Sanskrit linguistics.
What is Sanghabhuti known for?
His commentary on the Sarvastivada Vinaya.
Sanghabhuti was an Indian Buddhist monk who traveled to China in the late 4th century AD.
Which of the following is a valid epithet for Gautama Buddha?
Shakyamuni, Tathagata
Nayaputta is not a commonly used epithet for Gautama Buddha.
What does the epithet Tathāgata signify?
The Buddha’s unique status as an enlightened being who has transcended the cycle of rebirth.
‘Tatha’ means ‘thus’ and ‘gata’ means ‘gone’ or ‘come’.
What is Inamgaon known for?
An important Chalcolithic site located in Maharashtra.
It provides insights into the lives of people during the Chalcolithic period.
What is the significance of Salihundam?
Salihundam is an archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh.
It it is known for its Buddhist stupas, viharas, and other remains.
Salihundam is not known for its rock-cut cave shrines.
Fill in the blank: Chandraketugarh is a trading port town located in _______.
Odisha.
What is Prajnaparamita Sutra?
Mahayana Buddhist text focusing on the concept of Pajna (wisdom)
Sanghabhuti is known for his work on Sarvastivada Vinaya.
What is the significance of Mahabodhi Temple?
It is believed to be the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
The Mahabodhi tree is a significant pilgrimage site.
What is the historical significance of Nalanda Mahavihara?
It was a renowned ancient university and monastic complex, a center for Buddhist learning.
It thrived from the 5th to the 12th centuries CE.
Which archaeological site is located in Gujarat and known for its well-preserved dockyard?
Lothal
Lothal was a significant Indus Valley Civilization port city.
What is the significance of the Mahabodhi tree?
It is a significant pilgrimage site where the Buddha meditated.
The Mahabodhi tree is located in Bodh Gaya, India.
What was Nalanda Mahavihara known for?
It was a renowned ancient university and monastic complex, a center for Buddhist learning from the 5th to 12th centuries CE.
Nalanda attracted scholars from various regions, contributing to Buddhist and general education.
What is Lothal known for?
It is a significant Indus Valley Civilization port city with a well-preserved dockyard, indicating a flourishing maritime trade network.
Lothal is located in Gujarat, India.
What characterized Dholavira?
It was a flourishing center of the Harappan civilization.
Dholavira is also located in Gujarat and is noted for its advanced water conservation system.
What do the Elephanta Caves contain?
They contain rock-cut cave temples with sculptures dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
The Elephanta Caves are located on an island near Mumbai.
True or False: There are parables in the Upanishads.
True
While primarily philosophical, the Upanishads do incorporate parables to explain complex concepts.
Which statement is correct regarding the Upanishads and Puranas?
The Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
Upanishads originated between 800 BCE and 400 BCE, while Puranas were composed between 300 BCE and 1200 CE.
